| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Fred Engel |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
American Business Development Corporation (ABD) helps B2B service providers build scalable, high-impact business development (BD) operations. We specialize in structuring BD strategies, aligning marketing and outreach efforts, and securing key partnerships to drive growth. Whether through a customized Business Development Plan®, implementing BD processes, or serving as an outsourced BD team, ABD ensures companies have the tools, strategy, and execution needed to expand their client pipeline and increase revenue. ABD was founded on the belief that business development is built on relationships, not automation. We dont rely on spam emails or impersonal outreach. Instead, we focus on strategic engagement, tailored messaging, and real human connections to generate high-quality leads and long-term partnerships. Our expertise spans industries such as life sciences, medical devices, professional services, and international trade, helping companies break into new markets and optimize BD functions. For companies expanding into the U.S. market, ABD provides outsourced BD solutions, acting as a dedicated U.S.-based BD team. We represent companies at key industry conferences, execute outreach on partnering platforms, conduct meetings, and manage post-conference follow-up—ensuring that warm, engaged leads are seamlessly transferred to the clients internal team. This eliminates costly international travel while maximizing business development opportunities. ABD also supports export strategies, helping companies expand into foreign markets through strategic partnerships, trade mission planning, and regulatory alignment. With over 20 years of international economic development experience, we connect businesses with high-value clients and funding opportunities through government agencies, accelerators, and industry leaders. At ABD, we dont just generate leads—we build long-term, sustainable BD operations that drive growth beyond our engagement.
XNRGY Climate Systems is a Montreal-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures HVAC systems with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability. Founded in 2017, the company aims to lead North America in sustainable design and advanced manufacturing of custom air handling systems, particularly for data centers, healthcare facilities, clean rooms, and life sciences environments. The company offers custom-engineered air handling units tailored to meet specific project requirements, focusing on reducing power usage effectiveness and carbon footprints. XNRGY specializes in thermal management solutions, ensuring optimal cooling and heating for mission-critical facilities. Its product lineup includes custom air handlers, energy recovery systems, and specialized materials designed to meet demanding specifications. XNRGY serves a diverse clientele, including major cloud and hyperscale data center operators, healthcare facilities, and life sciences organizations, ensuring high standards of air quality and efficiency.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a renowned private music conservatory located in New York City, founded in 1917-1918 by pianist and philanthropist Janet D. Schenck. Originally established as the Neighborhood Music School in East Harlem, MSM has built a strong reputation for excellence in music education, influenced by notable artists like Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer. The school offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. MSM specializes in classical and jazz performance, composition, conducting, and music education, and features a prominent opera program. Its campus in Morningside Heights includes instructional spaces, performance venues, and a residence hall, with facilities like the Hubbard Recital Hall, which houses a distinguished Aeolian-Skinner organ. MSM attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professional musicians from around the world, providing rigorous training and numerous performance opportunities. The institution is dedicated to fostering professional musicianship in both classical and jazz traditions.
Sycamore is a specialty wholesale broker, focusing on hospitality, cannabis, energy and niche personal lines dwellings. Sycamore Specialty Underwriters started its wholesale broker operations in 2014. Partnering with insurance companies around the country, Sycamores goal is to make sure agents seeking specialized products have a one stop-shop to finding coverage for their clients.
Nobell Foods is creating cheese and other dairy products from plant-derived dairy proteins for the 99% of people who are unwilling to compromise on taste and price. Worldwide dairy production accounts for 40% of global livestock emissions. In the US, the dairy industry is responsible for 2% of the nation`s greenhouse gas emissions. And a growing chunk of that dairy consumption is coming from cheese. Our team is made up of passionate scientists, explorers, and storytellers on a mission to radically change the way we make food, so it`s better for you, the animals and the planet. We are backed by Bill Gates` climate fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Robert Downey Jr.`s footprint coalition.